Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most of us treat sleep like it’s a simple budget item: we ...

Animals that navigate extreme conditions and environments have evolved to sleep in extreme ways Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds ...

Each year in Utah, approximately 27 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly before their first birthday. That’s more than two babies per month who die this way.

The sleep cycle has three NREM stages and one REM stage. Deep sleep occurs in stage 3 and is crucial for feeling refreshed. REM sleep helps in processing and storing memories. As we sleep, our brain ...

Now that we have wearables tracking our every move, a lot of us can look at stats that supposedly tell us how well we’ve slept the night before. But sometimes, it can feel like your sleep tracker is ...

Sleeping on the left side can help align the spine and reduce acid reflux. Back sleeping keeps the spine aligned but may worsen sleep apnea and snoring. Right-sided sleeping may improve heart health ...

Do you struggle to fall asleep at night, or find yourself routinely waking up at 3 a.m.? Many people experience bouts of insomnia at some point in their lives, often due to anxiety. When these sleep ...

Of all the minerals we need, magnesium just may be the one with the longest job description. It’s required in more than 300 processes in the body, including nerve function, blood pressure regulation, ...

Occasionally, there is a moment of sporting theatre when the accompanying commentary almost lives as eternal as the moment ...

The way we lie down in bed could pose health risks beyond just a sore back, according to experts. Your go-to posture can cause pain, reflux, snoring and even nerve symptoms that show up the next ...

With so much to do heading into the busy holiday season, is anyone getting enough sleep? Most sleep experts advise that adults get seven to nine hours of sleep per night for good health and emotional ...